Google Keep vs Gmelius

Google Keep8.6Visit Gmelius8.0Visit

Higher score Google Keep #2 in Google Workspace Productivity Tools 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Google Keep

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Gmelius #6 in Google Workspace Productivity Tools 8.0/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Gmelius

• Google Keep fits best

  People who want simple, free cross-device notes

• Gmelius fits best

  Teams managing shared Gmail and service workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Google Keep 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Gmelius 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.0
Ranking	#2 in Google Workspace Productivity Tools	#6 in Google Workspace Productivity Tools
Best for	People who want simple, free cross-device notes	Teams managing shared Gmail and service workflows
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$19/user/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Browser extension, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	7 integrations	13 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Keep 0/3 · Gmelius 0/3
Marketplace listing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Admin controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Workflow automation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Workspace surfaces	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free access across web, iOS, Android, and Chrome extension Offline editing, reminders, sharing, and real-time collaboration Connects with Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Chat	Assign and route conversations across shared inboxes. Automate email workflows with rules, auto-responses, and SLAs. Use AI assistance for drafting, sorting, and follow-ups.
Cons	Its note-centric scope is narrower than a full productivity suite Offline changes synchronize only after reconnecting Collaboration focuses on shared notes and lists, not broader project workflows	No free plan; the Growth trial lasts 7 days. Growth starts at $25 per user per month with annual billing. Its focus is Gmail collaboration, not general-purpose email.
Our verdict	For quick capture across devices, Google Keep combines text notes, checklists, photos, drawings, and audio recordings in a free app. It suits individuals and small groups that want lightweight organization without committing to a broader… Read the review →	Gmelius adds shared inboxes, assignment, routing, draft collaboration, and workflow automation to Gmail and Google Workspace. It is aimed at teams handling shared addresses and service workflows that need ownership and visibility across… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Google Keep — where it wins

  • Free access across web, iOS, Android, and Chrome extension
  • Offline editing, reminders, sharing, and real-time collaboration
  • Connects with Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Chat

  Where it doesn't

  • Its note-centric scope is narrower than a full productivity suite
  • Offline changes synchronize only after reconnecting
  • Collaboration focuses on shared notes and lists, not broader project workflows

• Gmelius — where it wins

  • Assign and route conversations across shared inboxes.
  • Automate email workflows with rules, auto-responses, and SLAs.
  • Use AI assistance for drafting, sorting, and follow-ups.

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the Growth trial lasts 7 days.
  • Growth starts at $25 per user per month with annual billing.
  • Its focus is Gmail collaboration, not general-purpose email.

• Google Keep8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free, cross-device note app with useful Google Workspace connections.

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• Gmelius8.0/10 · 7-day trial

  A Gmail-centered shared inbox and workflow tool, with a paid plan required after its trial.

  Visit GmeliusFull verdict →